Serving 780 students in grades 6-8, Princeton Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 780 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Princeton Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Princeton Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Princeton Middle School?
780 students attend Princeton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Princeton Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Princeton Middle School?
Princeton Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Princeton Middle School offer ?
Princeton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Princeton Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 780 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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